After many summers on Nantucket as a girl, its cobblestones and colorful catboats ensnared my heart and imagination. Its island beauty, architectural mix and seafaring history inspired this panorama of the past.
Time lives on in the Jethro Coffin House, the Old Mill, antique Capes, and three lighthouses. The elegant brick residence and white church with its clock tower steeple mark Nantucket's glory days as a rich whaling power. But one lucky fellow has escaped to breach in the distance!
Citizens garden, shop, sail, and picnic. We hear the old sea captain's rocker creaking. Children play by the graves of earlier inhabitants in the circle of life which I celebrate here.
Companion Folk Art Prints:
This set of New England seaside folk art prints tells a story of life within the embrace of family and community. Lighthouses stand watch as children and townsfolk tend to business in scenes that are close-up and a gull’s-eye-view.
Don't miss the Learn More pages for Historic Boston and Nantucket Island. There you can click on the buildings pictured to read their histories.
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Framing, Care & Display: Tips on how to frame and care for your Marie Fox Folk Art prints. Also hints for displaying them as traditional, contemporary or country home décor.
Artistic Inspiration & Technique: Marie talks about why and how she creates her Americana folk art.
